Policy Monitoring

CLPA updates on specific policy, regulations, legislation, votes, and elections.

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Can AI Set Your Rent? Maryland’s SB 609 Says No

Introduction It should not come as a surprise that there has been an increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the housing...

24 hours ago3 min read

Understanding Montgomery County's Proposed Surveillance Regulations

Across the country, there are ongoing discussions regarding privacy issues and surveillance technology. Concerns from mass surveillance &...

6 days ago3 min read

A Closer Look at CB-009-2025: Could It Provide Property Tax Relief for Elderly Homeowners?

Councilmember Ed Burroughs recently introduced CB-009-2025 , the Revised Elderly Property Tax Credit. It addresses the need to revise the...

Jan 304 min read

Revolutionizing Elections: How MC 9-25 Could Change Voting in Montgomery County

MC 9-25 would authorize the Montgomery County Council to adopt either a ranked-choice or an approval voting method for elections.

Dec 16, 20244 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 16- December 20)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Dec 2, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (December 2- December 6)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 25, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 25- Novemeber 29)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 12, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (November 19- Novemeber 22)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Nov 5, 20242 min read

Election Day 2024: What You Need to Know Before You Vote

Election Day is finally here! As you head to the polls, remember that your voice shapes the future of your community. Voting gives you...

Oct 31, 20246 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Understanding Initiative 83: Ranked-Choice Voting and Open Primaries in Washington, D.C.

Next week, in the general election, D.C. residents will have the chance to vote on Initiative 83, also known as the Ranked Choice Voting...

Oct 29, 20246 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 29- Novemeber 1)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 21, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 21- October 25)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 15, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 14- October 18)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 10, 20243 min read

Policy Brief: Bill 18-24, Housing Policy – Standards and Procedures – Amendments (MoCo Council)

Photo credit: Montgomery County Council The Maryland General Assembly recently passed HB 424 , which repealed an outdated mandate for...

Oct 9, 20244 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Question A - County Charter Change Referendum (Charles County, Maryland)

Voters in Charles County, Maryland, will have to make a choice on November 5th that will fundamentally shift how their government...

Oct 7, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 7- October 11)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Oct 4, 20243 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidates for Circuit Judge in Prince George's County

Source: Prince George's County Courts From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office....

Sep 30, 20245 min read

CLPA List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (September 30- October 4)

Discover the latest updates and key developments in local government activities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia...

Sep 27, 20245 min read

Inside the 2024 Ballot: Candidate Profiles for Prince George’s County Board of Education, District 5

From now until the November election, CLPA will feature profiles of candidates running for office. These profiles provide information...

Sep 25, 20244 min read

Policy Brief: Recidivism Reduction, Oversight, and Accountability for DYRS Act of 2024 (ROAD Act)

Today, the DC Council will have a public hearing in the Committee of the Whole on Bill 25-82, the Recidivism Reduction, Oversight and...